Team from INRTU competing in the Qualifying Rounds of the International "Battle of Robots" Championship
The INRTU team "Baikal Beasts" has been included in the final list of participants for the third qualifying round of the International "Battle of Robots" Championship. All four qualification stages of the tournament will take place in Moscow on October 6–10 as part of the largest IT forum, "Digital Solutions".
According to the press service of the Irkutsk Region government, the "Baikal Beasts" will represent the region at this large-scale competition. The INRTU team comprises five members – senior lecturers Maxim Popov, Fedor Deryugin, Vladislav Byankin, as well as student Arseny Gorshkov and master's student Evgeny Boyarkin. INRTU representatives have already participated in the "Battle of Robots" in 2024-2025 in the up to 1.5 kg and up to 110 kg categories.
This year, the "Baikal Beasts" are competing with the robot "Babr Monster" in the up to 110 kg category. The smart machine is a six-wheeled device equipped with a 26 kg steel drum spinner that spins at up to 6,500 rpm. The robot's frame is made of aluminum, while ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene 110 mm thick serves as its armor. The "Babr Monster" reaches a speed of 35 km/h.
According to the captain of the IRNTU team, senior lecturer at the Institute of Information Technology and Data Analysis Maxim Popov, INRTU team has done extensive work on past mistakes:
"We analyzed the shortcomings of last year's design, engineered new components, and manufactured them at the INRTU Technopark.
This year, the team received additional support from EN+ Hydro. This enabled us to further upgrade the robot's electronics, install more powerful batteries, and replace the drivetrain motors".
Reference:The International "Battle of Robots" Championship is held with the support of the Russian government as part of the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State". The project coordinator is the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation. The machines are operated by developer teams consisting of experienced engineers and young specialists. They are represented, among others, by leading educational institutions. Major companies from various economic sectors serve as technology partners.
The championship aims to popularize engineering professions in Russia, support modern digital technologies, and prepare future talent in this field while developing their practical skills.
